Rensselaer Union and Jasper Republican, Volume 8, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1876 — The Arrival of the Emperor of Brazil at New York. [ARTICLE]

The Arrival of the Emperor of Brazil at New York.

The New York papers of the 16th give lengthy accounts of the reception at that port of l)om Pedro, the Brazilian Emperor, from which we compile the follow-, mg: The Brzilian steamer Hevelius having the Emperor Dom Pedro and the Empress on board, arrived in New York, on the 15th. Secretaries Fish, Robeson and Taft received the royal parly on behalf of the President, going down the .bay in the sloop-of-war Alert to meet the steamer. The Emperor received the deputation in the gangway, surrounded by the other passengers of the steamer. Alter a formal introduction Secretary Fish delivered a short address of welcome as follows: “ The President of the United States has deputed the Secretary of War, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Navy, accompanied by the Vice-Admiral of the Navy and the Maj or-General of the Army, to congratulate Y our Majesty upon your arrival on our shores and upon the safe termination of your voyage, and to tender his welcome and that of the people of the United States on the occasion of your visit to this country. He anticipates with pleasure a personal interview with your Majesty as soon as it may suit your convenience.” • The Emperor simply expressed his thanks for the reception given, and seemed more disposed to enter into a friendly conversation with the members of the party than to make any kind of official response. He asked for Gen. Sherman, whom he said he desired very much to see, and was informed that he was unavoidably detained by bis military duties in the West. “Ah,” remarked the Emperor, “Gen. Hancock, too; his name is well known In connection with the war.” His Majesty then shook hands warmly with Gen. Hancock, and subsequently the members bf the deputation were presented to the Empress In tiie main saloon. Upon returning to the deck. Secretary Fish informed the Emperor that the sloop of-war Alert was in waiting to convey him and the royal party tothccity,’ but the Emperor politely declined the invitation, and reiterated in a pleasant way his sentiments in regard to a public demonstration, stating that it was his desire to be regarded only in the light of a private individual, and expressing his warmest thanks for the kind feeling which prompted the official reception. The Cabinet ministers, Vice Admiral Rowan, Maj.-Gen. Hancock and the other officers of the party then went on board the steam tug in waiting, and were taken off to the Alert, which proceeded to the Battery amid ringing salutes. The Emperorchatted pleasantly with those on board, and seemed to create the most favorable impression by his apparent gentleness and unostentatious manner. He inquired particularly about the poet Longfellow, and spoke in affectionate terms of the memory of Prof. Agassiz, with whom lie was personally acquainted, and who had formerly visited him in Brazil. Shortly before three o’clock the Hevelius steamed slowly up to the city, and, after rounding the Battery, proceeded to her wharf in Brooklyn.

In a very short time the Imperial party were ready to move. The Empress then appeared and took an affectionate leave of the ladies who had journeyed with her. A carriage, with a team of white horses, was soon, occupied by the illustrious travelers, who at once proceeded across Fulton ferry and Yip Broadway to the Fifth Avenue Hotel. „ - In an interview with a New York Herald reporter the Emperor gave his programme as follows: I will go from New York to San Francisco by the Pacific Railway and return overland. It is my wish to visit all the States. I will go to California before the opening of the Philadelphia Exhibition, but will return in time to be present at the ceremony of the opening. My object is to pass over the plains before the hot weather comes. I will stay in San Francisco five days to visit all the points of interest in the city. On my return I will visit Niagara, Montreal and the Mississippi. I want to see the chief centers of industry, to learn something that may be of use to my country when 1 return. I will leave New York on the 12th ofjulybythe Cunard line for England, where I will stay some time. Upon learning of the safe arrival of the Emperor in New York, President Grant immediately caused the following dispatch to be forwarded, which w»s delivered to the Emperor early Saturday evening, before he went to the theater: Washington, April 15, 1876. The President of the United States begs to express his great satisfaction in learning of the safe arrival of his great and good friend, Dom Pedro de Alcantara, in the United States, and extends to him a sincere and friendly welcome on hie own behalf and on behalf of the people of the United States. John L. Cadwaladek. Acting Secretary of Siate. Dom Pedro is of commanding stature, being six feet three inches high, strongly built, and well proportioned. His manner is extremely winning and gracious, and his kindness of heart and strong love of justice have secured him the enthusiastic love of his subjects. A life size photograph of the Emperor will be placed on exhibition at the Centennial.